As some of you may have seen, we had an RCMP officer visit the school last month to monitor the traffic out front. He did need to stop a few drivers for a few different reasons. As a parent and school community, we need to remember to abide by the rules of the road to ensure that all of our children, staff and parents are able to arrive to and from school safely. Some concerns that have been raised are:
1. The speed at which people are driving around the school: Please obey the posted limits of 30km/h, and at heavy traffic times, this speed limit may still be too fast. Please remember that each and every one of us would like our children to come home safely from school.
2. U-turns are NOT permitted at the corner of Fairview Street and Accacia Avenue (right out front of the school). It only takes an extra minute (not even) to drive around the block or up one of the side streets.
3. There no parking signs directly in front of the school. You are not permitted to leave your car here. There is ample parking around the school on all sides, please use these areas.
4. Do not use staff parking lot to drop off or pick up your children.
Your cooperation in following these rules is hugely appreciated to ensure the safety of the whole community.
Link to article http://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010/news/girl-s-death-highlights-parents-bad-behaviour-in-school-zones-across-toronto-1.355.9952